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Overview |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,844 | 1,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $25,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $25,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,595 | $21,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,530 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,032 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 7,258 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 1,694 students)
UMES vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 360.4% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($25,950.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Wilson College than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($25,950.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Wilson College ($14,595 vs. $21,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 14.3% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,636 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 38.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($17,358 vs. $12,530)
UMES vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or UMES .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 107 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Wilson College (90%)
UMES vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or Wilson College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wilson College and UMES.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $5,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/